weich

adjective

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soft

tender

mellow

gentle

mild

smooth

soft (water)

mild-mannered

light

Synonyms and Related Words for weich

sanft zart geschmeidig nachgiebig mild zärtlich leise kalkarm entsalzt fein nicht scharf sanftmütig gütig friedlich freundlich schonend leicht

Definition of "weich" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "weich" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Eine Eigenschaft von Materialien, die bei Berührung oder Druck leicht nachgeben; das Gegenteil von hart.

DE: “Das Kissen ist sehr weich.”
A1
EN: “The pillow is very soft.”

DE: “Ich mag weich gekochte Eier zum Frühstück.”
A2
EN: “I like soft-boiled eggs for breakfast.”

DE: “Der Teig muss weich und elastisch sein, bevor man ihn ausrollt.”
B1
EN: “The dough must be soft and elastic before you roll it out.”

In Bezug auf Sinne, Charakter oder Erscheinung: sanft, mild, nicht grell oder harsch.

DE: “Deine Stimme ist weich.”
A1
EN: “Your voice is soft.”

DE: “Er hat ein weiches Herz.”
A2
EN: “He has a soft heart.”

DE: “Das weiche Licht der Kerzen schuf eine romantische Atmosphäre.”
B1
EN: “The soft light of the candles created a romantic atmosphere.”

Bezeichnung für Wasser mit einem geringen Gehalt an Kalzium- und Magnesiumionen; kalkarm.

DE: “Das Wasser hier ist weich.”
A1
EN: “The water here is soft.”

DE: “Mit weichem Wasser braucht man weniger Seife.”
A2
EN: “With soft water, you need less soap.”

DE: “Weiches Wasser ist besser für die Waschmaschine, da es weniger Kalkablagerungen verursacht.”
B1
EN: “Soft water is better for the washing machine as it causes fewer limescale deposits.”

Words Similar in Spelling to weich

weiblich wenngleich Wein weit weiß